Shaun Higgins has been cleared of any injury, while medical staff will continue to monitor Matthew Boyd’s hamstring tightness as the Western Bulldogs prepare to face Collingwood on Sunday afternoon.

Higgins came from the field late in the final term after taking a heavy knock to his abdomen in a marking contest with Brisbane ruckman Stefan Martin.

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Western Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said despite initial concerns, Higgins has emerged ultimately unscathed from the incident.

“The doctors assessed [Higgins] and monitored him throughout the game, and he was a little bit sore following, but over the night and the next day at injury clinic he pulled up really well and hasn’t missed a beat since then,” said McKenzie.

“He’s available to train this week, and will be available to play.”

Meanwhile Matthew Boyd will continue to be managed conservatively, as the veteran midfielder works his way towards a return form hamstring tightness  after two matches on the sidelines.

“Matt still had some soreness in his hamstring at the end of training last week, so we’ve taken a cautious approach with him,” McKenzie said.

“He’ll train this Thursday and we’ll assess him after the session.”

In the VFL, half-back Daniel Pearce has made his match return from a medial collateral ligament knee injury initially incurred during a pre-season match.

“Daniel played his first game back, played 70 per cent game time and got through really well, so we’re very pleased with where he is at,” McKenzie said.